Which iconic American architect designed the Guggenheim Museum in New York City?
Frank Lloyd Wright
Who is the author of the dystopian novel "Fahrenheit 451," which explores themes of censorship and conformity?
Ray Bradbury
Who is known as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" and had hits like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock"?
Elvis Presley
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What term is used to describe the period of tension and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II?
Cold War
What architectural style is the White House in Washington, D.C.?
Neoclassical
Who wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," a classic of American literature?
Harper Lee
Which Motown artist is known as the "King of Pop" and had hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean"?
Michael Jackson
Which President initiated the New Deal to combat the Great Depression and served an unprecedented four terms in office?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
Mayflower
Which American city is renowned for its Victorian architecture and cable cars?
San Francisco
What novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream in the Jazz Age?
The Great Gatsby
Who is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time and played with bands like Cream and Derek and the Dominos?
Eric Clapton
What is the term for a political system in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
Representative democracy
What was the name of the first satellite launched into space by the United States?
Explorer 1
Which American city is home to the iconic Space Needle, built for the 1962 World's Fair?
Seattle
Which American writer is famous for works like "The Catcher in the Rye" and "Franny and Zooey"?
J.D. Salinger
What genre of music originated in African American communities in the Southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Blues
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery in 1865?
The 13th Amendment
What was the name of the first successful English colony in North America?
Jamestown
Which architect is known for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.?
Maya Lin
Who is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Beloved," known for her exploration of African-American history and culture?
Toni Morrison
Which American rock band is known for hits like "Stairway to Heaven" and "Whole Lotta Love"?
Led Zeppelin
What term is used to describe the process by which a bill becomes a law in the United States?
Legislative process
What event in 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?
Stock market crash